A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3892776 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3894684 epoch_slot_no: 6684 block_no: 3892599 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3901 time: 2020-03-13 10:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6968142c65a0a6ba66174b78cf42b647ee7bf4f1ea2611498c09e173c02df5f1Block Operator
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